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Creamy Burrito Casserole

Creamy Burrito Casserole

Creamy Burrito Casserole is a delightful layered dish combining ground beef, tortillas, and a creamy sauce for an unforgettable family dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 529

Ingredients
  

Meat and Vegetables
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup yellow onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Mexican seasoning or taco seasoning
Beans and Sauces
  • 1 cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup sour cream
Tortillas and Cheese
  • 6 medium flour tortillas around 7" to 8"
  • 3.5 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Peppers and Garnish
  • 0.5 cup jalapeño peppers seeded and chopped
  • 0.5 cup red chili peppers seeded and chopped
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • fresh cilantro to garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • 9" x 13" baking dish
  • medium bowl

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and onion, crumbling the beef as it cooks for 5 to 7 minutes. Drain any excess liquid.
  2. Add the Mexican seasoning and beans and heat through. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix the tomato sauce with the sour cream. Spread half of the sauce mixture onto the bottom of a 9" x 13" baking dish.
  4. Add a layer of 3 flour tortillas on top, making smaller pieces and overlapping them until fully covered.
  5. Top with a layer of shredded cheese (about 1 cup).
  6. Add a layer of the ground beef mixture (about half of it).
  7. Repeat all layers 1 more time (sauce mixture, 3 remaining tortillas, 1 cup cheese and the remaining ground beef).
  8. Finally, top with the remaining cheese and peppers.
  9. Bake for about 25 to 35 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Let stand for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 529kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 28gFat: 35gSodium: 687mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6g

Notes

Feel free to customize this casserole with chicken or turkey instead of beef, or experiment with different beans and cheese types to match your preferences.

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